竟将十几位富商的家产
“to acquire the estates of”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
孙貌
“did Sun Mao use”
竟将十几位富商的家产
“to acquire the estates of”
收入囊中
“over a dozen rich merchants?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Corrupt officials preying on wealthy merchants to seize their fortunes is a recurring motif in Chinese history, representing a severe breach of official ethics and public trust.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
actually went as far as to (take/do)
Combines 'jing' (unexpectedly/actually) with the 'jiang' disposal marker to introduce an astonishing or outrageous action.
to pocket; to take into one's own possession
A vivid four-character expression commonly used when someone takes possession of prizes, territory, or wealth.
